510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEndotine Ribbon
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Coapt Systems, Inc. · GAM Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid
Cleared on Jun 23, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K050247 (Surgical Specialties Corp, 2005) after a 22-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 2002. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jun 23, 2005
- Review
- 22 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GAM
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K014153 (2002). 7 ancestors in all, the oldest K974309 (1998). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK014153 Coapt Systmes Endotine DeviceCoapt Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 5 generations backK023922 Coapt Systems Endotine Device, Model CFD-101-00197Coapt Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 4 generations backK032698 Coapt Endotine Midface-ST 4.5 DeviceCoapt Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 3 generations backK041593 Featherlift Extended Length Aptos ThreadSurgical Specialties Corp · 2004
- 2 generations backK042856 Contour Forehead/Browlift ThreadSurgical Specialties Corp · 2004
- 1 generation backK050247 Contour Necklift ThreadsSurgical Specialties Corp · 2005
- This deviceK051415 Endotine RibbonCoapt Systems, Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK060828 Modification to Endotine RibbonCoapt Systems, Inc. · 2006
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K060828Modification to Endotine RibbonCoapt Systems, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K014153 | Coapt Systmes Endotine Device | Coapt Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K023922 | Coapt Systems Endotine Device, Model CFD-101-00197 | Coapt Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K032698 | Coapt Endotine Midface-ST 4.5 Device | Coapt Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K041593 | Featherlift Extended Length Aptos Thread | Surgical Specialties Corp | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K042856 | Contour Forehead/Browlift Thread | Surgical Specialties Corp | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K050247 | Contour Necklift Threads | Surgical Specialties Corp | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K051415 | Endotine Ribbon | Coapt Systems, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K060828 | Modification to Endotine Ribbon | Coapt Systems, Inc. | 2006 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in GAM? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new GAM device
- #1 K252743 STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue…score 14.8 · 15 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K050247 | Contour Necklift ThreadsSummary page 2…op PDS II Suture Ethicon, Inc. N18331 Contour Necklifit Threads Surgical Specialties K050247 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The ENDOTINE RibbonTM consists of an insertion tool/cover and a bioabsorbable implant. The device implant c… | 2005 |
| * | — | PDS II Suture Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K060828 | Modification to Endotine Ribbon | 2006 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 3 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- None of the 7 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K060828 (Coapt Systems, Inc., 2006) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K050247.
How does its category compare?
All GAM devicesGAM Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · GAM
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GAM
29in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GAM
1in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GAM
8,970in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GAM, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | 50 | 10 | 274 |
| 2008 | 6 | 174 | 1 | 194 |
| 2009 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 287 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 3 | 587 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 6 | 637 |
| 2012 | 5 | 31 | 0 | 868 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 898 |
| 2014 | 10 | 121 | 0 | 1,410 |
| 2015 | 5 | 209 | 0 | 935 |
| 2016 | 3 | 169 | 1 | 1,112 |
| 2017 | 8 | 134 | 1 | 1,499 |
| 2018 | 5 | 98 | 0 | 2,229 |
| 2019 | 4 | 90 | 1 | 3,564 |
| 2020 | 3 | 140 | 44 | 3,415 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 4,506 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 4 | 4,814 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 5,070 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 1 | 7,226 |
| 2025 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 8,970 |
| 2026 | 4 | 131 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The ENDOTINE RibbonTM is indicated for use in elevation and fixation of tissues in the temporal region, midface, lower face/jowl to the deep temporal fascia and the neck to the mastoid fascia during cosmetic procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K051415 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K051415: Endotine Ribbon.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K051415
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026